Alex Maxwell Smith
February 16th, 1927 – October 7th, 2017

Passed away peacefully at The James Paton Memorial Health Centre, Gander on Saturday, October 7th, 2017, Alex Maxwell Smith, age 90 years.
Predeceased by his parents Allan and Gertrude Smith, 2 brothers Melvin and Hubert.
Left to mourn are his wife Carrie, sons David (Nina), Danny (Gloria), Douglas, daughter Donna (Clarence), sisters Ethel Rose, Hilda Young (Ray), Grace Butler, Stella Hughes (Mike), Loretta Brinson (Edwin), grandchildren, Crystal Smith, Carolyn Smith, Allan Smith, Ryan Smith (Bambi), Jeffrey (Barbora), Nicole Denty (Hedley), Jennifer Denty and Elizabeth Denty, great-grandchildren Kalee Smith, Sophia Smith, Jackson Smith, Isabella Smith, Josefina Smith, Evangelina Pritchett and Tyler James Denty. Also a large circle of relatives and friends.
Alex was born at Bay Bulls Arm, Trinity Bay. He moved to Gander on March 20th, 1943 and later met the love of his life Carrie Smith (Powell). Together they raised 4 children.
Alex Maxwell enjoyed life to the fullest with his family. Many camping trips across Newfoundland/Canada accompanied by his K-9 best friend Chipper. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping and he also was an experienced carpenter building his own house, boats, his fathers house (Allan Smith), along with helping build his brother Hubert's house.
Alex and Carrie Smith were happily married for 65 years where every afternoon, later in life, they sat down and enjoyed The Young and The Restless together in their livingroom. He also enjoyed watching his hockey games (his favorite team was The Chicago Blackhawks). He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and pet owner. He loved to sit in his rocking chair with his little AM/FM radio by his ear jamming to Newfoundland music including his favorite tune All Fly Away. In his earlier years he took a ride on the wild side, burning down the road on his motorcycle with his brothers Melvin and Hubert.
Resting at Stacey's Funeral Home on Sunday, October 8th from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral service will take place on Monday, October 9th at 2:00 P.M. from Fraser Road United Church, Gander. Cremation will follow. Burial date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gander and Area SPCA.
Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

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